Forever Yours, Peaches

by DragonGoddess629

It's not easy falling in love with a Turk. Having survived Sephiroth's wrath and Geostigma, Alia and Reno face their next threat; an unknown force wanting Alia for their evil gain. Forget the kidnapping, secret files and malicious attacks, the couple must now face a force that's been against them from the beginning: the truth behind why Alia decided to become a SOLDIER.

12. Chapter 12

Chapter Twelve

Please Love Me

A/N: I tried. This chapter was difficult to write, but I did my best. I'm not sure if this is how Aliana should have reacted, but this is how I saw their first time happening. Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: Final Fantasy VII does not belong to me. I own Alia, any other OCs, and this fanfiction. I hold no copyright over direct quotes from FFVII, FFVII: Remake, or FFVII Advent Children, as Square Enix owns them.

~ oOo ~

The ride on the boat from Junon to Costa Del Sol had been entertaining, to say the least. Alia hadn't thought the journey across the sea would result in several murders due to Sephiroth being onboard and having to fight and destroy a monster he brought on the ship. Regardless, she and her friends survived, and when the ship landed at Costa Del Sol the following morning, the blonde warrior was glad to be able to step onto land again.

As she and the others were the last to leave - as they had been stowaways the entire time - she waited in the shadows until they could leave. Before doing so, they removed their disguises, resuming their journey in their usual attire. Stepping off the boat, Alia swore the coastal sun was brighter than she'd ever seen. Shielding her eyes from the brightness, she glanced around. Other soldiers were walking around, and she vaguely wondered where Heidegger and Rufus were. They had probably exited first and wandered the rest of the coastal city.

The sound of rotating blades caught her attention. Looking up, she noticed a Shinra helicopter in the sky staying stationary while waiting for orders to land on the pad at the corner of the wharf. Alia's eyes widened.

Who's on the helicopter? Could it be Reno? She thought to herself, trying not to pique her hope.

Watching her friends as they walked off toward the town, Alia kept herself behind. Maneuvering behind several cargo bins, she waited. The helicopter finally landed after several minutes, and when the blades had gradually slowed, several Turks existed through the wide doors.

One of them was Reno.

Alia's eyes widened as she moved to step forward before forcing herself to remain hidden. What could she do, walk straight toward the enemy and ask politely to speak with the redhead? No. She'd have to stay hidden. Tossing her head back and forth, Alia looked to see if there was another way around. The bins she hid behind expanded several hundred feet closer to the end of the wharf. Using that to hide herself, Alia traversed as far as she could go, staying in the shadow of the bins, all while watching the Turks from afar. They were standing there beneath the helicopter blades, talking with each other. Suddenly, Rufus appeared from the opposite side, talking to the long-haired Turk - Tseng. They shared words before turning to the other Turks to relay orders, presumably about what they should be doing next and where they should be going.

Alia wished for nothing more than to walk right over to them and say hi. But she couldn't. Her group and the Turks were enemies. They both, seemingly, were going after Sephiroth, but Alia knew there was something deeper they were looking for. She'd spent several nights thinking of what they wanted but couldn't place what it might be. Without realizing it, Alia had stepped from behind the bin, trying to obtain a better position of the Turks who stood several hundred feet before her. Their conversation was too far away for her to hear.

Fumbling her hand against the pouch against her thigh, Alia pulled out the two notes she received from Reno. They were tearing slightly at the edges with how many times she had opened and refolded each piece of paper. Every night before bed, she read each, memorizing what each note said. For some reason, it gave the AVALANCHE member a sense of peace, knowing Reno had risked his position and Rude's to give these to her. She knew Reno would face risks if he continued to give her more notes. There were many rumors about what would happen to Turks if they, for whatever reason, were to leave their position. And if that was from the person's decision to leave, she couldn't imagine the punishment if Rufus or Tseng discovered what Reno had been doing with the enemy.

A gasp escaped past her lips.

From across the wharf, something caused Reno to glance in Alia's direction. For a moment, the woman didn't think he'd seen her, but their eyes connected. A slight smirk was evident on his face. And just as soon as the moment happened, it disappeared. Reno turned his attention back to his boss as they continued to talk.

But Alia remained in her spot. She clasped a hand over her heart, the sudden moment between them igniting her heartbeat to hurt her insides; it was so fast. Her cheeks burned as she moved the hand from her chest to her cheek. Even staring into his eyes sent her into a craze. Alia didn't understand.

What…what is this? Why do I feel such a reaction to him?

Not having another moment to consider her question, Alia glanced back. She gasped again. This time, the other Turks were gone. All but Reno. He waved to the blonde Turk - Elena? - before rotating back to Alia. Their eyes connected, but he raised his hand to her. Was he…was he asking her to wait there? Nodding as if she understood the assignment, she moved to hide further behind the bins and waited.

Waited for what?

Kneeling, she chewed on her fingernail, the anticipation clawing at the woman's insides.

She wondered if her friends were looking for her. Maybe or maybe not, she didn't know. Everyone focused on following the people in black robes and searching for Sephiroth. Would they miss her if she was gone for twenty minutes?

"…Alia?"

She heard the whisper of her name. Head snapping upward, she was surprised to find Reno kneeling before her. The moment their eyes connected again, the redhead smiled. The gesture was gentle and soft, causing the woman to return the same.

She was moving before realizing what she was doing.

Jumping forward, Alia wrapped her arms around Reno's neck and squeezed. Mere seconds passed when her eyes opened, and she was about to pull back when Reno wrapped his around her waist, pulling her against him. Body relaxing, Alia dropped her head into the crook of his neck, breathing in his scent. Reno smelled clean, with a hint of sandalwood here and there. Was that the scent of his body wash? That thought alone sent a shiver down the blonde's spine.

Releasing her arms, she fell back, Reno copying her movements. Once they were an arm's length apart, they stared. Alia had replaced the patch she had lost, and her red eye was now covered. Besides her brother, Reno was the only one who knew of the deformity; she was too scared to let the others see it. She felt a tingle against her skin.

The redhead trailed a finger down the length of her cheek, softly tracing the outline of the eyepatch. "Would it be asking too much if I could see your eye again?"

"O-oh. Um…" She breathed quickly. He…wanted to see it? "S-sure." Tenderly, she pulled the strap from around her head, allowing the fabric to drop into her hand. She stared at the ground for a moment, still fearful he wouldn't regret asking such a question.

Reno's gentle fingers were lifting her head. Blinking, Alia stared forward, her eyes moving back and forth into his majestic blue orbs. She'd stared long and hard into them previously, but…had she actually seen them? Had she noticed how beautiful they were previously?

The look on the redhead's face was beautiful. The curving of his lips as he stared into her boorish eye left her reeling. Was he that entranced by her deformity?

He stroked the skin beneath the red eye. "I said this before, Alia, but…I really like your eye."

She remembered his past words, but since they had been said so quickly and in a time of great warning, she hadn't considered he was being truthful. Now, Alia knew Reno had nothing to hide. "I…it doesn't scare you?"

"Not in the slightest."

The smile she wore next was bright. Since escaping Hojo's clutches and discovering her eye was now different, the woman had feared what people would say. Her entire eye was red with a black slit; that's not normal, and people would speak against it. With Reno, she instantly knew he was being honest. And because of that honesty, she could fall into his arms again; her forehead fell against his chest. Reno released a chuckle, one of his hands rubbing circles on her back.

"I…I didn't think I'd see you."

The woman pulled back again, her hand searching for his cheek. "I didn't think I'd see you either."

Reno glanced around their position quickly. When he sensed no one knew where they were, his shoulders dropped. "Aliana, I…you have no idea how happy I am to see you."

She smirked. "I can only guess, but it's probably not as much as how happy I am."

That earned her a hearty chuckle from the male. "Damn, I've missed your sass." He placed a hand over Alia's that still held his cheek. "I knew you were on the ship."

"You did?"

He nodded. "I saw you and the others aboard as stowaways before it left Junon. Rude told me."

"If you knew…why didn't you say anything to Rufus?"

He shrugged. "Rude and I were on break. We don't do shit for our jobs when we get time off."

Chuckling quietly, Alia covered her mouth. "I guess there's that benefit." She stared longingly into his eyes. "What…what are you supposed to do now? Are you still after us?"

Reno glanced away, scratching the back of his head. "That's the plan. Rufus just told us. We're to head south and search for Sephiroth there and…"

The woman tilted her head. "And what?"

But Reno shook his head. "That's…I'm sorry, that's classified."

"Ah." Shrugging, Alia knew there was no point in pressing further. "I understand. I didn't think you'd be able to tell me anything."

"Sorry, peaches." Reno captured her cheek, grazing his fingers along her skin. "There's much I wish I could share, but…"

"Don't blame yourself; I'm not mad. It's just…we're supposed to be enemies, remember?"

They stared at each other for some time, neither wanting to look away. Lowering his hand, Reno tightened his fingers around hers as she did the same. Turning her attention away, Alia glanced down, watching as their fingers intertwined, not wanting to be away from each other.

"…I don't want to be your enemy."

Her head lifted at Reno's voice. Hearing him admit that allowed Alia to feel better about her opinion. She offered the redhead a gentle smile and said, "I don't either. I…I hate this."

Leaning his forehead against hers, Reno was soft with his words. "Me too, peaches."

"Reno!"

Their heads lifted instantly, turning at the voice calling for the redhead. Reno pulled Alia into his chest, peering around their location to see if they'd been discovered. Knowing they were safe, Reno bent back down, clasping his hands on Alia's shoulders.

"Shit, that's my partner."

"Rude?" She asked.

He nodded, swallowing. "Yeah. Um…I, I have to go." Though he knew he should, Reno didn't move.

Holding his cheek, Alia gave him another smile. "Go," she whispered. "Everything's gonna be alright."

Reno tilted his head at her choice of words. "Do you honestly believe that?"

Shaking her head, Alia gave a soft laugh. "I have to. I'll go crazy thinking otherwise." Checking over her shoulder to see if Rude was calling for Reno, he knew his partner was in this area. "You go first, and I'll wait for you to leave."

"Alia…"

"We'll see each other again, Reno. You believe that, right? Because I do."

The Turk stared long and hard into the woman's eyes. From the way Alia was gazing at him said she was telling the truth. He wanted to believe her. He chose to believe her. Dropping his head slightly as if in defeat, Reno sighed. He knew they were out of time. He knew he'd been pushing his luck meeting Alia here, but he had to take the risk. Having met with Alia, Reno knew she was safe and unharmed, ready to face the rest of what the world would give her on this quest to face Shinra and Sephiroth.

Reno held her hand on his cheek and brought it to his lips. Gently kissing the back of her hand, his eyes sought hers as he kissed each finger. "Stay safe, Aliana," his rough voice said. "We'll see each other again. I promise you that."

And then he was gone in a flash of red.

Alia blinked, only to find Reno had stood and wandered off toward his partner, who had crept closer.

"Where the hell have you been, Reno?"

"Psh," Reno laughed away the truth. "Taking a scenic smoke break. That a crime?"

"I thought you quit?" Rude questioned.

"I'm doing the best I can, yo. Cut me some slack." Those were the last words she heard.

Casting her head over the crates, she noticed they were gone, and barely any people were on the wharf. Stealthily, Alia moved from around the crates back toward the ship before finally making her way toward the heart of Costa Del Sol. She smiled at the antics of the citizens before her, quickly trying to find her friends. She meandered through crowds of people before making it toward the bridge that led to the beach. She leaned over the edge, still searching.

"Alia!"

Turning at the sound of her name, she found Tifa and Aerith walking toward her, waving their arms. As they stepped toward her, Alia waved.

"Where have you been?!" Aerith poked her arm. "We've been looking everywhere for you!"

"S-Sorry," she stammered. "I…needed some fresh air and waited by the end of the wharf. The sound of the ocean helped."

Tifa grasped her arm. "You feeling alright? Is it because of last night?"

Alia shook her head. "Nah, I just needed some time to myself." She smiled, hating the part of her that was lying to her friends' faces. But they could never know. No one could know she was falling for the enemy, sending him messages, or meeting in secret.

But it didn't matter. Alia was willing to keep Reno a secret. If it meant she could discover why he made her heart flutter, she would risk everything to uncover why he meant so much to her.

~ oOo ~

Reno parked the bike in the underground garage, allowing Alia to step off before him. Grasping hands tightly, they meandered toward the elevator, quietly riding the device toward the tallest part of the apartment building. They shared occasional glances, and Alia was the one always to steer her head away in embarrassment. And every time she did so, Reno bent down and kissed her temple. By the time the elevator dinged on their floor, he had kissed her temple eight times.

At the front door - their front door - Reno undid the locks, allowing Alia to enter first. She removed her shoes and placed her wallet and keys in the bowl along the wall. Reno copied her movements, shutting the door behind them. Neither said anything as they turned to each other, remembering the conversation they had back at the cliff.

Stepping forward, Reno cupped Alia's cheek, bringing her face closer to his as he bent down. "Alia, we don't have to do this." It's not that he wanted to plead with the woman; he just wanted her to understand that she didn't have to force this if she didn't want to.

Her immediate answer was to smile and kiss his palm. Copying his movement, she cupped his cheek, kissing his lips softly on her tiptoes. "Reno…I want this. Am I scared? Yeah, I am." She sighed. "But this is something I've wanted for a long time; I've just…never allowed myself to say so."

Smiling at her answer, Reno pulled the woman against his chest as he fell to the door, holding her in place. Dropping his lips to hers, the redhead kissed Alia, slowly at first, before moving his lips and asking for entrance with his tongue. The woman granted him access, instantly meeting him halfway as their lips moved as one.

Alia was the first to step backward if mere centimeters. Brushing her nose against his caused Reno to chuckle at her antics. "Reno, I love you." She kissed his nose, then his cheek, followed by a peck on the chin. "I love everything about you. And as I said, I want to share everything with you."

Reno's throat released a light groan as her lips met his skin. "You truly mean that, Aliana?"

"Yes, I do." She smiled.

Then, without hesitation, Reno lifted Alia into the air, having her curl her legs around his waist as he held her tightly. "Then, you wouldn't mind if I carried you upstairs?" She shook her head, laughter spilling from her luscious lips.

Heading up the stairs, Reno focused on Alia, loving how her eyes sparkled with anticipation. He knew from the beginning of their relationship that sex and intimacy would take some time, and he hadn't cared then, and he didn't care now. But, now that sex was on the table for them to share, the redhead suddenly became lost on what to do. He knew how to proceed with sex, but how should he do so with Alia and her situation? What should he do first and last? What should he do in general, and what should he save?

A hand trailed through his fiery mane as Reno blinked.

"You're thinking too hard, Reno." Alia giggled.

Now, in their bedroom, Reno leaned against the door. "How can I not? Aliana, I…I have to say, I'm kinda lost," he stated honestly.

"What for?"

"I…" The redhead could feel his cheeks burn and decided to cast his gaze away, but Alia wouldn't have that as she tilted his stare to focus back on her. "I'm afraid to hurt you. No matter how fast or slow I take this, I feel like I'll do the wrong thing."

Her immediate response was to kiss the man gently. "You won't do anything wrong." She trailed her fingers down his cheek lovingly. "My…first time may have been taken from me, but Reno, I consider this time with you to be my first. I honestly don't know what to expect or how to proceed. All I know is that you'll do your damndest to make me feel good."

The man hadn't thought of it that way. She honestly considered he was about to be her first time? That both eased his worries and made them more frantic. Swallowing, Reno asked, "You trust me, Alia?"

She leaned her forehead against his. "More than anything, Reno."

With that, Reno stepped away from the door to the bed, dropping the woman to her feet as he ran his fingers down the length of her face to her shoulders. Such a touch caused Alia to shiver. Goosebumps formed on her skin as she watched the male watch her.

Suddenly stopping, Reno asked, "Hey…do we need a safe word?"

Alia tilted her head, confused. "A safe word?"

"Yeah. Like…if I do something you're uncomfortable with, you state the word, and I'll instantly stop." He gripped her hand. "I thought, just in case I accidentally cross a line or something…"

"Oh, I see." She nodded in agreement, thinking for a moment. "Um…how about 'Shiva?'"

This time, Reno chuckled. "That'll work."

Letting go of her hand, Reno stepped closer, encasing the woman in his arms, kissing her head several times. Slowly, he lowered his hands to the hem of her t-shirt, gradually edging his hands underneath to feel the tautness of her toned stomach. Stopping briefly, Reno caught Alia's eyes as she nodded, her mouth slightly parted, heavy breaths already blowing past her lips. Taking a leap, Reno grabbed the hem and pulled upward. Alia placed her hands in the air so he could lift the material from her torso, and once it was gone, he threw it over his shoulder. Once bare, Alia moved to cover her stomach, cheeks burning so brightly it traveled down the length of her neck. Reno kept his attention on her face.

Cupping her cheek, he brushed his nose against hers. "Hey, it's ok. It's just you and me."

"I-I know, it's just…new," she whispered, embarrassed.

"I get it." He grabbed her hands again and placed them on his shirt. "Undress me at the same time so we're equal."

Alia's eyes widened slightly; then, they smiled. Nodding, she slowly clawed at the material, bunching it in her grasp as she copied Reno's movements, trailing it over his taller frame. Reno had to bend down slightly for her to do so, but once it was gone, she tossed it aside, admiring Reno's upper torso. And his abs.

Damn.

She knew he was muscled and had seen him shirtless, but she had forgotten the true power he held in his abs.

Reaching forward, she placed a hand against his stomach, causing Reno to inhale quickly. Lightly, Alia skimmed her fingers across his abdomen, tracing the contour of his muscles, appreciating the beauty he held. She moved left to right, then up and down, admiring her boyfriend. From above, the redhead watched. He wanted her to have this moment, to take her time preparing for what was to come. Alia then glanced up at the male.

Taking his hand, she guided his fingers to her chest, laying it gently across her sternum, slowly moving it downward until he was cupping her covered breast. They stared at one another, Alia allowing the male to move forward.

Reno, as tender as possible, tightened his grip, watching Alia's face for concern. When he found none, Reno drifted back, tracing her bra as he reached behind toward the clasp. Still, she stared upward, slightly nodding, allowing him to undo the clasp, loosening the bra as it sagged around her chest. Reno pulled the straps down and admired Alia's body as she did his. Removing the material entirely, he couldn't help but stare. There were scars here and there, mainly the one she received from Sephiroth all those years ago. That was what he touched first. Fingers reaching forward, Reno traced the slight outline of the healed scar tissue. Hissing, Alia glanced down, surprised he didn't first touch her breast.

"I love all your scars, Alia," Reno whispered, capturing her attention. She'd never been concerned about her scars, as she appreciated the battles she'd endured. But to hear Reno state those words had her heart fluttering.

"You do?" She still asked.

"Yes," he responded. "They tell me you've survived much. That you're a powerful woman." Raising his fingers, Reno finally moved them toward Alia's breast. As he nudged against her nipple, the woman shuddered.

But then she froze.

Transported back to that night in the Shinra Manor, Alia remembered the grip Zane had on her, the way he harshly gripped and pulled at her nipples without concern for how she felt.

But the moment the memory appeared, it was gone. Blinking, Alia noticed Reno had stopped to cup her cheeks, rubbing his thumbs against her skin.

Tenderly, he said, "Everything's ok. You're here, in our apartment."

"I know," she whispered. Swallowing, she breathed as softly as she could, slight fear still gripping her insides. "I'm ok." She breathed again. "I'm ok."

"You sure?" Reno asked, still concerned. "We can stop, Alia. I don't want to push you."

Instead of speaking, Alia grabbed his hands and quickly placed them on her breast, forcing his fingers to squeeze. This time, she moaned; the memory that had once appeared was nowhere in sight. "I want this. Please…" she pleaded.

Reno loved to hear the woman plead. He would oblige if she were begging him to continue because she wanted this. Cupping the other breast, Reno slowly massaged the flesh, loving and admiring Alia's size. To her, she was on the smaller side, but to Reno, she was perfect. Brushing his thumb and first finger against her nipples caused the woman to squirm; a small gasp escaped past her mouth; a shiver ran down Reno's spine.

He leaned closer to her face and asked, "You like that, peaches?" The woman could only nod, barely able to use her words. So he continued.

Reno explored her breasts, massaging every inch of the plump skin. Alia still moaned, gasping occasionally, but she was enjoying the attention. Noticing her eyes were closed, Reno bent forward, capturing one nipple into his mouth. Alia immediately responded to gasp openly, then curl her fingers into Reno's fiery mane.

"Reno!" She called out.

Sucking the taut nipple, the redhead slathered his tongue against the engorged nub, running circles around it. Anything to have Alia be more vocal. His reward was the noises he was seeking. She gasped and pulled at his hair, moaning the man's name with every breath. He moved from one breast to the other, giving the same attention as the previous. He continued this onslaught for several minutes before moving backward and placing a kiss against Alia's forehead.

"Reno…" She breathed his name.

"Yes, peaches?"

Shyly, she glanced into his eyes. "I…I want more."

Smirking, the man placed his hands on her hips. "Oh, I can give you more."

Moving to the front of her jeans, Reno slowly popped the button open, guiding his hands down the length of her legs, pulling the material with him. When he knelt on the ground, he slid the material further as Alia raised one leg at a time, allowing Reno to remove her clothing further. Standing to his feet, Reno held the woman at an arm's length away.

"Aliana, you are…the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."

Again, the woman's instinct was to cover her body. And, to her surprise, it had nothing to do with the power Zane initially held over her. No. This embarrassment was new, and only because she had never been this naked in front of her boyfriend before - or any man, if she had to be honest. But, for some reason, she liked it. There was a thrill knowing that she was finally at a point in her relationship with Reno that she could feel this way. Though it scared her, she was excited.

Copying what he did, she latched her hands to the front of his pants, seeking his eyes for permission. "Reno…can I…?"

He nodded, probably a little too eagerly. "Yes, please." He was the one now pleading.

Undoing his jeans, Alia stared at the male the entire time, grinning at him as he copied her smile. She lowered his jeans, doing the same thing as he had done to her. When his legs were finally released, Alia stood to her full height, tossing the material away. She noticed the bulge growing in his boxers, smirking at the idea that she was the cause. The thought left her heart positively fluttering.

"See something you like, Aliana?"

She continued to grin despite the fear still caging her heart. She was doing her best to banish the feeling. "Oh, I most certainly do." She glanced between their bodies, knowing what came next.

Reno grabbed her hands and placed them on the rim of his boxers. "Should I take mine off first? Would that make you feel better?" She nodded instantly. The fear was starting to consume her chest. Everything was growing tight the closer they grew to finally initiating their intimacy. She hadn't had another memory, but they were on the precipice of her mind. But the redhead knew precisely what she was thinking. Using her hands, he helped Alia slide the material down; the fabric was smooth against his muscled legs. Once they fell to the floor, Reno kicked them away, smirking at how Alia was ogling his body. "Still like what you see?"

Though she was still grinning, her eyes were wide, full of sparkle, full of life. But she was suddenly taken back. That night eight years ago was the first and only night she had seen any male in their full nakedness. And yet, despite the fear still cowering over her, she felt light simultaneously. Almost like she had broken through one barrier that was blocking her from becoming one with Reno.

Knowing she needed to take the leap of faith, she grabbed her underwear before processing her actions. Sliding them down, she quickly removed the material just as Reno had done.

She instantly closed her eyes once she was fully naked. Her mind was suddenly filled with negativity. What if Reno didn't like what he saw? She didn't mind the scars that covered her body, but what if he didn't like the rest? What if…what if…?

But then she felt his arms around her, pulling her close to his bare chest.

When her skin met Reno's, Alia melted. She fell into his hug and tightly wrapped her arms around his waist. But just as it began, it ended as he pulled away. She noticed how his eyes scanned her body, and her heart fluttered. Judging by the look on his face, he liked what he saw, and the realization had Alia sighing in relief.

"Aliana Rae…" He breathed her name. Dropping his head, Reno kissed her cheek, moving south as he connected his lips to her neck and shoulder. "Fucking shit, Alia…you are so goddamn gorgeous. I can't…damn."

She stroked his hair. "You're handsome, too, Reno." He pulled his head back to stare at her. "You've always been handsome, but this…" Now, it was her turn to scan her man's incredible form. "I'm one lucky woman."

"No," Reno shook his head. "I'm the lucky one, Aliana."

Pulling the woman into his arms, he picked her up underneath her legs. Squealing, Alia held onto his neck tightly, wondering what he was doing. Reno walked around the side of the bed and gently placed her in the center of the mattress. Laying in the cool sheets, Alia watched as Reno fell beside her, his entire length forming against her body, and she had to bite her lip to squeal from feeling his erection against her thigh.

Running his fingers along her arm, Reno leaned forward, capturing her lips with his. The kiss they shared was slow and sensual. Rotating slightly, Alia held Reno's cheek, deepening the kiss. Their tongues mingled as Reno lowered his hand. He trailed designs onto her skin as he skimmed across her breasts and down the length of her stomach. She moaned into the kiss, feeling the goosebumps appear across her body. Inching downward, Reno stopped when his fingers met her curly hair. As he did, Alia opened her eyes.

"What would you like me to do, Alia?" They stared. Reno wasn't just asking for permission; he was asking for her consent. He knew what she wanted but wouldn't move forward unless she said otherwise.

This was it.

Alia did not lie the other night when explaining that she hadn't touched herself in the last eight years. Though she wanted to and had desperately tried, she couldn't do it. The moment her finger grew near, thoughts of Zane and the pain erupted in her mind, freezing her actions and forcing her to quit before she could start. But she didn't want to run anymore. Laying before her was a man who loved her and wanted nothing but the best for her.

In a whisper, she said, "Reno…touch me."

Guiding Alia to lay on her back, Reno stayed on his side, slowly inching his fingers down her lower lips. He brushed through her dark blonde curls, and the moment he touched her lips, Alia gasped, suddenly shrinking into the bed. Reno instantly kissed her temple, whispering soft words in her ear.

"It's just you and me," he whispered. "I've got you, peaches."

She blinked, finding his eyes as he didn't move. Taking a deep breath, she nodded, wanting, desiring him to continue. And he did.

Reno pushed further, sinking his fingers into her velvetiness, instantly met by her heat and wetness. "Damn, sweetie," he nearly growled. "You're so wet…"

Reno found her pearl, delicately circling the nub with perfection, making sure his finger was covered with her slickness. Gasping, Alia fell onto Reno's shoulder, shuddering at the contact. Everything she was feeling was brand new. Zane never did this to her last time. Zane was rough and hectic, whereas Reno was soft and loving, everything she had always craved.

Reno rubbed more, watching his lover's reactions, learning what she liked and what turned her off. He moved from slow circles to faster movement, soon stroking the flesh more quickly. That's what changed for Alia. She gripped Reno's arm tightly, nails biting his skin, but Reno didn't care. If anything, her reaction only made him harder.

It was then that he slightly increased his speed when Alia shuddered, her entire body tightening and curling into herself. "R-Reno!" She cried, her voice echoing in their bedroom.

"Like that, peaches?"

At first, she could only nod. "Yes! D-Don't stop! I…I…!"

The redhead attached his lips against Alia's neck, gently sucking and licking his tongue against her skin. That caused Alia to release more gasps, one after the other.

"Reno!"

She violently shuddered, her hand instantly reaching out to stop Reno as he continued to stroke. Alia's legs squeezed shut, clamping his hand between her thighs. Her entire body shook, and Reno could feel the wetness coat his finger, a smug smirk plastered on his face.

Kissing her neck, he muttered, "Did my girl just orgasm?"

Still shaking, the woman could only nod, hiding her head against Reno's chest. Taking deep breaths, she was finally able to say, "That…was my first orgasm."

Reno raised his eyebrows. He…had he seriously just given the woman her first orgasm? "Alia…are you sure?"

She nodded, finally lifting her head to stare into Reno's eyes. Her face was deeply flushed. "I've never…I couldn't…After what happened…"

"Shh, you don't have to explain." He laughed slightly. "But, I get to claim your first. That makes me feel good; real good." Slowly removing his hand from between her thighs, Reno brought his hand up to his face, admiring the way his fingers glistened in the light. Inserting them into his mouth, the redhead sucked his fingers clean of her juices, eyes closing as he groaned. He had imagined what she would taste like and wasn't disappointed. The smell alone was intoxicating, and the taste…

He could get used to that.

"Reno!" Alia gasped, watching the redhead at what he was doing. "What're you…?!"

"Shh." He kissed her cheek slowly. "I've wanted to taste you for a long time."

"Taste me…? You mean…" She blinked, realization dawning on her once again. "You want to…go down on me?"

Reno growled just hearing her mention such a phrase. "Do I…" He dropped his head to her shoulder. "Alia, you have no idea how much I want that."

Stroking his face with her fingers, Alia suddenly said, "So do it." She didn't even think of what she was saying.

The male's head snapped upward. Had he heard her correctly? "Alia, do you even know…? I…are you sure?" His eyes were wide. Mostly from being surprised at her response but also from his concern. Was she ready for such a move?

But she nodded at his questions. "When I said I wanted to experience everything with you, Reno, I meant everything." She kissed his cheek, eventually leading to his chin and beautifully sculpted neck.

"Oh, Alia…" Not wasting one second, Reno, with his quick speed, moved atop the woman, caging her in his arms. He saw her eyes grow wide, and he feared she was remembering the past, but then she calmed, and her hand once again found his cheek. "You thought my fingers felt good. Oh…just you wait."

He kissed her lips, but they didn't linger there long. He trailed his tongue down the length of her neck, suckling her breasts for a moment before leaving a wet trail down the length of her stomach toward her curly hair. Laying flat on his stomach, he guided Alia to open her legs. The woman breathed deeply, pushing the memories from the past aside to create new memories with Reno. Giving his lover one last glance, he separated her lips, seeking her clit and soon attaching his lips to the fleshy nub.

The woman saw stars. Brilliant, bright stars erupted in her vision as she curled her back. The redhead had barely licked her, and she was already hyperaware of the orgasm she was about to have.

The redhead was in love. She tasted better than the lick he had from his fingers. Her juices had a salty taste to it, but there was a lingering sweetness he couldn't identify. Whatever it was, he loved it and craved more. He moved his tongue up and down, licking the sides of her lips before moving to the center. Seeing as how she liked her clit being fingered at a faster pace, Reno immediately set the pact fast with his tongue. Several licks later, the woman nearly pulled back, squealing into the air.

"It-it tickles, Reno!" She was giggling, avoiding his gaze from embarrassment.

From that, he knew he had to change tactics. Instead of speeding up his tongue, the male slowed down, methodical with his approach. Using the flatness of his tongue, Reno slowly lapped the woman's clit, taking his sweet time. The response he received from positively different. Alia's fingers stretched to grasp his shortened locks, slightly pulling. Her breaths were short and gasps filled the air. She released his name from her mouth several times as she groaned and moaned. Her back arched slightly, but this time, it was from pleasure than anything else.

Taking a moment to lower his mouth, Reno inhaled her secretion, the liquid coating his tongue and the entire bottom half of his face. Using his tongue, he prodded her hole, not able to wait until he could fill her with his erection. The male assumed Alia favored this new tactic as she nearly screamed. But just as soon as he arrived, Reno returned to her clit, wanting to give this part of her body special attention. Reattaching his tongue, Reno continued to lick and prod, lap and suck her pearl. He desired nothing more than for his lover to feel the best pleasure possible.

And she did. Alia was nearing her end, the tightness of her abdomen an indicator she was there. The built-up of pleasure was growing at a rapid pace, and she didn't know how much longer she had. Everything Reno was doing was fantastic. She had loved his fingers, but the pleasure she was receiving from his tongue was different and new and amazing and - !

"RENO!"

The dam burst.

Screaming, Alia threw her head backward, fingers clamping onto Reno's hair as she pulled. The redhead didn't mind, loving how she used what she needed to receive all her pleasure.

Reno didn't want to overstimulate Alia, but he did give her clit several more licks, loving the way her legs twitched with each stroke. When he knew he had done enough, Reno sat back on his legs, licking his lips and using the back of his hand to clear the remainder of her orgasm from his face. Before him, Alia looked like a goddess. Her hair was splayed across the pillow, her body glowing like a burning fire, the blush running from her cheeks down to her chest. She was still heaving, trying to find a decent breath as she fell back to earth from cloud nine.

Smugly, Reno asked, "How was that?"

Alia giggled. Keeping her eyes on her man, she smiled brightly. "That…I never thought…it would feel like that."

Crawling over her body, Reno dropped a kiss on her cheek. "Is that something you'd like to try again?"

The woman hastily nodded. "Oh, yeah. I definitely want you to lick me again."

Just hearing the woman talk in such a way caused Reno's dick to twitch. "Ohhh, damn, peaches. Fuck, I wanna hear you talk dirty to me."

That caught Alia by surprise. "I…I don't think I can," she admitted.

Reno could only smile. "I think you will, in time." He smirked, stroking her cheek.

She raised an eyebrow. "Is that something you'd like me to do?"

"Only if you want. Not everyone likes to do it."

Her cheeks burned more. "I…I can't promise I will."

"And I don't expect you to. Alia." Reno crawled over her body, caging hers beneath his frame. "You have to find what makes you comfortable."

"But, what if it makes you feel good?"

"Don't think like that," he shook his head. "If it doesn't make you feel good or uncomfortable, I don't want you to do it. Like I said, you," he poked her nose for emphasis. "Have to feel comfortable with what you do during sex." Dropping his head, Reno nuzzled into her neck. "Now…does my peaches want another orgasm? I could go all night long…"

Her head shook. "I-I don't think I can go for another," she admitted bashfully.

At that, Reno lifted his head, touching their noses together. "Yes, yes, you can, and you will. Besides, we haven't even gotten to the best part yet." He wiggled his hips, knowing full well she could feel his erection against her abdomen.

She giggled. "No, we haven't."

But her smile fell, and Reno instantly noticed.

He touched their heads together. "Hey, walk me through what you're thinking."

"I…" Alia wrapped her arms around her male's neck, pulling him close. "I've made it this far, and I've been ok. But, what about…what about when you go inside me? I feel like I might freak out on you."

"So what if you do?" Reno replied quickly. He noticed her changed expression, nearly chuckling at her adorableness. "Aliana, you have to remember what has happened. I knew going into this wouldn't be easy, and that's nothing against you, peaches." He dropped more kisses to her cheek. "If we have to stop here, we can stop here. There's nothing written in stone that says we have to have sex right here and right now."

The woman puffed her cheeks at that. "But I do. I say that."

Reno attempted to withhold his laugh. "Heh, you say what?"

"That we have to have sex right now." The redhead couldn't contain his laughter as it spilled past his lips. Chuckling, he dropped his head against the woman's chest, loving how blunt and honest she was. Alia poked the male's head, needing his attention. "It's not funny!"

"Oh, yes, it is!" This time, Reno peppered kiss after kiss after kiss upon the woman's face, wanting to express his love for her in such an action. In doing so caused Alia to squeal with laughter as she tried shoving the male away with very little success. After a few moments, Reno pulled back, poking her nose again. "Alia, I'm being serious."

"So am I!"

He chuckled once again. "I'm very aware you are, but you still need to listen." He leaned closer and said softly, "It's ok to be afraid. You have every right to be, and I won't hold it against you if we have to stop."

"But…you've given me two orgasms, and I haven't given you one. Shouldn't you…?"

"So what? You deserved those orgasms. And I can have my own without having sex with you."

Alia glanced side-to-side, contemplating his answer. Whatever she was thinking must've clicked in her mind as she found herself nodding, finally understanding Reno's words. "I…ok. But, if it becomes too much and we don't have sex, can I…help you finish?"

"Can you help me finish? Psh." Reno leaned back onto his knees, pulling the woman with him until their backs were straight. Cradling the woman close, he held her face in his hands. "You can help me finish or watch. Just know that you'll be the reason I have an orgasm today."

Her eyes widened. "R-Reno, I…" She growled, shoving her head into his chest so he couldn't see her face.

Taking a moment to calm down, Alia soon pulled back, and instead of speaking like Reno thought she would, she grasped his head and dragged him down, attacking his lips with hers. Reno didn't even need one second to understand as he latched his fingers into her hair, crushing their mouths together. Their tongues clashed and tried to dominate, though neither could be dominated. Alia crushed her breasts against Reno, moaning and clawing at his back, causing the male to hiss through his teeth. Laying the woman back down, he latched to her neck, sucking and pinching with his teeth, desiring nothing more than to see a purple, glowing mark upon her skin. Several minutes later, Reno pulled back, satisfied to see his desired appropriate mark.

"Reno," Alia called for the male.

"Yes, peaches?"

"Take me," she said in one breath without holding anything back. "I want you so badly."

Stroking her cheek, he said, "What's the safe word?"

"Shiva."

"And when do we use the safe word?"

"If I feel uncomfortable."

Reno kissed her nose, soon moving to her lips. Trailing his hand down the length of her body, the redhead met the area between her thighs, gently nudging Alia's legs open. He knew she was properly wet for him, but he needed to stretch her first to be prepared. Sensing Alia was comfortable with his actions, Reno slid his fingers between her lips, heading south. When he found her hole, he playfully nudged the area, sensing her reaction. She twitched now and then, but nothing was a cause for concern. Using her slickness, he inserted his first finger slowly, ever watching Alia's face.

Once his first finger was fully inside, he wiggled the appendage around as Alia carefully watched him. She knew Reno would never do anything to hurt her purposely and trusted the male with her life. Even with this, she knew he was doing something to help rather than hinder her.

After a moment, Reno whispered in her ear, stating what he was about to do; she nodded. Removing his finger, he slowly pushed forward two until the digits were in. Slowly, he pumped in and out, scissoring her, knowing she needed to be stretched. At first, Alia groaned at the sensation, her mind still traveling back in time. But as soon as her mind went backward, she pulled herself forward. This moment with Reno was different, as Zane didn't do this last time. He wasn't gentle with her. He didn't prepare her first. He didn't love her.

Reno removed his fingers several moments later, kissing the junction where Alia's neck met her shoulder. "How're you feeling?"

Her head fell against his. "Surprisingly good."

"That's my girl." Lifting himself, Reno lay over Alia, using his forearms to balance. Kissing across her face, the redhead ended by bopping her nose with his. "Do you…think you're ready?"

Before answering, Alia surprised Reno by wrapping her legs around his waist. The redhead's immediate reaction was to blush, though he loved the amount of comfort she held at the moment. "I'm ready."

Kissing her cheek, Reno whispered, "I've got you, peaches."

"I trust you, Reno."

With that, Reno gripped his cock, aligning himself with Alia, keeping his face on her as he slowly urged forward. The moment their skin touched, Alia accidentally tensed, and Reno noticed. He opened his mouth to speak, but she shook her head, lifting her hips, wanting more from the man. He understood immediately, gently nudging his hips forward. Reno wanted to take this slow. Alia may have wanted this, but he knew Zane had rushed, causing her pain during her first time. He didn't want to do the same for their first time.

He was slow, and though Alia desperately wanted him to move, she was grateful. She understood what Reno was doing and why, and if he had increased his speed, she knew her mind would've thought back to the night Zane took her. She didn't want that. And honestly? She wasn't feeling that. There were moments here and there, but the moment Reno connected with her, no memories captured her mind.

But the next moment she blinked, she knew Reno was fully encased inside. Smiling up at the man, she squirmed, enjoying the fullness she was feeling in her nether regions. Cupping her cheek, Reno leaned forward. "Are you ok?"

"More than ok," she responded instantly. "But…please." She nudged her hips upward again. "I want you to move."

The smile Reno gave her was bright and beautiful. "Whatever my peaches want is what she will get."

Without any more conversation, Reno slowly pulled backward before thrusting forward. Alia's instant reaction was to hiss. Though he had been slow, her muscles still had a slight stretch. But after the second thrust, her hisses turned to groans, pleasure erupting from her insides. She looped her arms around Reno's neck, pulling him closer. She whispered, "More" into his ear, and the male was happy to oblige.

Reno's eyes rolled into the back of his head. He'd had sex and fucked numerous woman and had claimed their vaginas were the best. He was dead wrong. No, none of the women he had slept with had been this perfect. Everything about this moment was perfect, but if there was one thing he knew for sure, Reno knew his cock was meant to fit inside Alia. Her insides were silky with the occasional ridge that pleasured him thoroughly.

His thrusts grew faster. They were steady at first, but when Reno realized that Alia was enjoying their lovemaking, he poured his heart and soul into ensuring she loved every moment. Cupping her cheek, the redhead pushed forward. Minutes passed, and sweat gradually fell from his hair. Loving remarks and kisses fell past his lips; all the while, he enjoyed the view below him. Alia's cheeks were burning red, her mouth slightly open as she huffed, her hips meeting his halfway. Her eyes were somewhat glossed over as she stared at the male. Here and there, she continued to whisper "more" and "more!"

"Reno!" Alia suddenly cried. She harshly jerked her hips, staring Reno in the eye. "Right there!" She exclaimed.

Smirking, Reno knew he must've hit a sensitive spot. Reaching between them, he brushed his thumb against her clit, using her secretion to rub her to orgasm quickly. He could tell she was close, her muscles tightening and fluttering against his cock. He wanted her to have a third orgasm, and she had to have hers before he reached his. The orgasm he felt was approaching fast; the tightening of his balls was imminent, and he was only moments away from exploding.

Suddenly, Alia latched her arms around Reno's waist, curling her fingers into his back as she dragged her nails against his skin. "RENO!"

The man hissed, growling in his throat at the sensation in his back and around his member. Alia's tightened, her muscles slamming down on his, her wetness only allowing his thrusts to enter her more smoothly. She cried into the air, huffing and panting as she cried.

But the redhead was right behind her. He pushed himself in several more times before his time was nigh. Her name escaped past his lips. "ALIANA!" Hips shaking against hers, Reno stilled, convulsing uncontrollably as his orgasm appeared out of nowhere, leaving him a gasping mess as he exploded deep within Alia. He knew he had painted her insides white with the sheer amount he was releasing from his orgasm. He stayed in that position until he wasn't shaking as much, and then he fell against Alia, the two of them dropping against the sheets.

Both breathed heavily as Reno pulled himself upward to stare at his girlfriend. Alia peered upward at the male, raising her fingers as she whisked away loose strands of red hair, slightly wet from sweat. Reno copied her movement, loving the redness that coated her skin. Falling to the side, the redhead pulled the blonde against his chest, tracing her back with his fingertips. Reno kissed her head.

"How're you feeling?"

Pulling back, Alia tilted her head slightly to look her boyfriend in the eye. "Good. More than good." She rested her head in the crook of his neck, her breathing having calmed down. "This is…Reno, you have no idea how special this was to me."

Reno felt her shiver and quickly grabbed the comforter, covering them. Feeling slightly self-conscious, he asked, "It was?"

She pulled back again. "…do you doubt me?"

He shook his head quickly. "No, that's not why I'm asking. I just…want to make sure it was what you wanted." Stroking her cheek, he said tenderly, "I love you, Aliana. With everything that I have."

She smiled brightly. "And I love you, too, Reno." Leaning closer, she kissed swiftly kissed his lips. "This? It was everything I wanted. You treated me so perfectly. Like a delicate peach." She chuckled.

"You are my peaches, that's for sure." He snuggled her closer, dropping several kisses on her head. He was about to say something else when she beat him.

"I already wanna fuck you again."

That caught his attention.

Reno's eyes widened as he released a hearty laugh. "Well, now, who the hell taught my woman to talk like that?"

"Oh, there's this redhead, I know. He's kinda vulgar. I guess he rubbed off on me."

"Sounds like a handsome man to me."

"Oh, you have no idea. Such a sexy man. And he just made love to me, so he's even better."

Tracing her cheeks, Reno asked, "So…you wanna go again? Already?" She nodded. Wanting to be cautious, he asked another question. "So soon? Are you ok with that?"

She nodded. "Reno, I think I psyched myself out for nothing. This was absolutely perfect." She smiled at him. "I had some moments where I thought back to Zane. I won't lie, but the longer you cared for me, the more those memories faded. I was so comfortable in your arms, and I just…" She could feel the corners of her eyes fill with tears. But these weren't from sadness; no, the opposite. "You made me feel safe."

He noticed her tears, using his thumbs to clear her face. "You're always safe with me."

"And you're always safe with me," she commented back. Feeling the way his fingers tenderly rubbed against her skin caused the woman to groan slightly, the sound barely audible past her lips. Sensing her reaction, Reno moved his fingers to her arms before moving to her chest, tracing the outline of her breast, earning more delectable sounds as his reward.

"You like that?" He whispered into her ear. She nodded, and he copied the same movement.

Suddenly, she said, "I want to try something."

Gently shoving Reno onto his back, Alia flung her body over his, cradling his waist as her thighs stretched over his lithe frame. The look of surprise on the redhead's face was priceless as the woman giggled.

"Well, ain't this a good surprise."

Biting her lip, Alia felt her cheeks flush. "I…can you teach me?"

Reno raised an eyebrow. "Teach you what?"

"I wanna…" She leaned forward, gently pressing her breasts against his chest. "I wanna be sexy for you. I want to try different things for you."

Placing his hands on her waist, Reno traced the flush skin with his thumbs. He wanted to ask Alia once more if she was pushing herself, but based on the look on her face, he knew it would be dumb to do so. Since their relationship began, she allowed herself to feel what she had desperately wanted. If this is how she wanted to explore this new side of her sexuality, he would encourage her to do so and love her even more.

"Oh, peaches, you are already sexy for me. Everything you do is fucking sexy; there's nothing different you have to do."

The woman tilted her head. "Are you sure?"

"Trust me, I am very - holy fucking shit."

Between them, Alia had moved her body slightly south, reached between them, and grasped his member. By touching her fingers against his head, Reno was already hardening from her touch as he gasped, not expecting her to hold him. "Are you sure there's nothing I can do?"

With clenched teeth, he hissed. "Now, t-that's not what I said, Aliana. I just - holy shit." He muttered as she stroked his length. He stared upward into her eyes, which were burning with desire. He had never seen such a look on his lover and suddenly craved more. Desire and lust coursed through Reno's blood as he watched Alia stroke his cock. The image forever burned into his mind as she switched her movements from watching her to staring at the redhead. Licking his lips, Reno said, "You know, there is one thing you could do."

She eagerly nodded. "And what would that be?"

"Ride me."

"Ride you? You…want me to?"

"More than anything."

Biting her lip, the woman's cheeks darkened. "Is that something I can do?"

Reno wanted to laugh at her ignorance. He couldn't blame her inexperience and wouldn't hold it against her for not knowing specific sexual terminology or how it physically worked. "Only if you want to."

"I do. I so want to ride you."

Leaning back, Reno crossed his arms behind his head. Nodding to encourage the woman, he said, "Then show me what you got, peaches."

Taking a moment, Alia knew she wouldn't receive any help from Reno. She didn't mind; she wanted to show Reno she could do this independently. The woman knew she was ignorant of things about sex, but she had a basic understanding of some criteria, such as riding another person. Swallowing, she stood on her knees, carefully aligning herself with Reno's member. Once she felt comfortable, she slowly lowered herself, already desiring to be full with her lover once again. Beneath her, Reno threw his head backward and growled as he filled her, causing the woman to smirk. His reaction was all because of her, which only fueled her fire. At that moment, the woman felt a power crawl from his insides she never thought she'd ever feel. She suddenly craved it, and she would obtain it.

Grinning at her lover, Alia said in a silky voice, "You're in for a treat, Reno."

Clenching his fingers harder into her hips, Reno returned her grin. "Bring it on, Alia. Be sexy for me. Use me, kiss me, whatever the fuck you wanna do."

And she did. Without Reno having given her the gift she desired from sex, she wouldn't be in this position right now. Using her knowledge, she returned the pleasure to Reno he had given her. Her confidence grew by the minute, and when they had reached their pleasured end again, Alia knew she would never be with another man. Reno Sinclair was her forever home. Their sexual connection was something she had craved for years, and now that she had obtained it, Alia would never let it go.

~ oOo ~

Writing this chapter on some days was easier than it was on others. Ugh. Nevertheless, I am happy and did my best with this chapter. Let me know what you think! :)

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